OSSSC Recruitment Exam is a state-level recruitment exam conducted by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for different posts like Statistical Field Surveyor, Assistant Revenue Inspector, Forest Guard, Amin, Excise Constable, Pharmacist, Nursing Officer, and Radiographer.
The OSSSC Recruitment Exam consists of three stages: the Written Test, Document Verification, PSM & PET (Physical Standard Measurement, and Physical Efficiency Test). The PSM & PET round is conducted for the Forest Guard and Excise Constable posts only
The official notification for the different Group C posts was released on September 30, 2021, and the exam was conducted on January 30, 2022. The official notification for the post of Nursing Officer was released on May 9, 2022, and the exam date is expected to be announced soon. The release of notification for the posts of Pharmacist and Radiographer is awaited.
Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria for the OSSSC Recruitment Exam before applying for the various posts.
The application process for the OSSSC Recruitment Exam 2022 for the different posts includes the following steps.
Before applying for the desired OSSSC post, candidates are required to register themselves on the official website. The steps to follow for registering are mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission.
Step 2: Click on the New User link.
Step 3: Enter all the necessary details like Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, etc., and submit the form.
Step 4: An auto-generated registration number along with a password is sent to the registered email address.
After registration, candidates are required to fill out the application form. The steps involved in the application process are as follows:
Step 1: Log in to the official website with the registration number and password sent to the candidate’s email address.
Step 2: Enter all the required details like category, educational details, address, etc. in the application form.
Step 3: Upload all the necessary documents like SSC Certificate, Category Certificate, etc. along with a recent passport-size photograph.
Step 4: Pay the application fee (if applicable) and then submit the application.
Step 5: Download the application form and save it for reference.
It is very crucial to have a clear understanding of the exam syllabus for effective exam preparation. Candidates are advised to stay well aware of the exam syllabus before starting their exam preparation. Mentioned in the tables below is the post-wise exam syllabus for OSSSC recruitment exams.
Syllabus for OSSSC Recruitment Exam 2022 for Group C Posts (Statistical Field Surveyor, Assistant Revenue Inspector, Forest Guard, Amin, and Excise Constable)
Subject | Topics |
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Arithmetic |
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General Knowledge |
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English |
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Odia |
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Computer |
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Subject | Topic |
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Arithmetic (HSC Standard) |
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English (HSC Standard) |
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GNM/BSc. Nursing | Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology
Fundamentals of Nursing
Sociology
Psychology
Personal Hygiene
First Aid
Communicable Diseases
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Surgical Nursing - I
Oncology/Skin
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing
Community Health Nursing - II
Pediatric Nursing
Computer Education
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Subject | Topics |
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Diploma in Pharmacy |
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Arithmetic (HSC Standard) |
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English (HSC Standard) |
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Subject | Topic |
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Medical Radiation Technology |
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Arithmetic |
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English |
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The eligibility criteria for different posts are provided in the official notification of the OSSSC Recruitment Exam 2022. If a notification for a particular post is not yet released, candidates can always refer to the previous year’s eligibility criteria and plan accordingly.
The eligibility criteria for the different posts for which OSSSC Recruitment Exam 2022 is conducted are discussed below:
The table below illustrates the age limits prescribed for the various OSSSC Group C posts:
Post Name | Age Limit (As of 1/1/2022) |
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Statistical Field Surveyor | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Assistant Revenue Inspector | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Amin | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Forest Guards | Lower Age Limit - 18 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Excise Constable | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
For a candidate to be eligible for a certain OSSSC Group C post, he/she must have the below mentioned educational qualification.
Post Name | Minimum Educational Qualification |
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Statistical Field Surveyor | Must have completed Higher Secondary Education (10+2) from a recognized board or equivalent |
Assistant Revenue Inspector | Must have completed Higher Secondary Education (10+2) from a recognized board or a Diploma in Engineering from an institution under State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training, Odisha which is affiliated to AICTE along with knowledge of computers |
Amin | Must have completed Higher Secondary Education (10+2) from a recognized board or a Diploma in Engineering from an institution under the State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training, Odisha which is affiliated to AICTE with knowledge of computers |
Forest Guards | Must have completed HSCE (10+) from a recognized board or equivalent |
Excise Constable | Must have completed Matriculation or HSC or Equivalent |
The eligibility criteria for the posts of Nursing Officer, Pharmacist, and Radiographer are mentioned in the table below:
Post Name | Eligibility Criteria | Minimum Requirement |
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Nursing Officer | Age Limit (As of 9/5/2022) | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 38 years |
Educational Qualifications |
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Nationality | Indian | |
Pharmacist | Age Limit (As of 01/01/2022) | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 38 years |
Educational Qualifications |
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Nationality | Indian | |
Radiographer | Age Limit | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Educational Qualifications |
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Nationality | Indian | |
Experience |
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The application fees for the various costs associated with OSSSC Recruitment Exam are mentioned in the table below:
Post Name | Application Fee |
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Group C Posts (Statistical Field Surveyor, Assistant Revenue Inspector, Forest Guard, Amin, and Excise Constable) | No Fee |
Nursing Officer | For General Category: INR 100 For SC/ST/PwD: No Fee |
Pharmacist | No Fee |
Radiographer | For General Category: INR 100 For SC/ST/PwD/Female: No Fee |
The table below consolidates the exam pattern of the OSSSC Recruitment exam for different posts.
Post Name | Group C posts | Nursing Officer | Pharmacist | Radiographer |
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Mode of Exam | Offline | Offline | Offline | Offline |
Number of sections | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Name of Sections | Arithmetic, General Knowledge, English, Odia, Computer | GNM/ BSc. Nursing Course Questions, Questions related to practical skills, Arithmetic (HSC Standard), English (HSC Standard) | Relevant Subject, Questions based on Practical Skills, Arithmetic, English | Questions based on the syllabus of the Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology, Questions on Practical Expertise, Arithmetic (HSC Standard), English (HSC Standard) |
Exam Duration | 3 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours |
Maximum Number of Questions | 180 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Type of Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions |
Maximum Marks | 180 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark for every correct answer 0.5 mark deducted for every incorrect answer | 1 mark for every correct answer 0.25 mark deducted for every incorrect answer | 1 mark for every correct answer 0.25 mark deducted for every incorrect answer | 1 mark for every correct answer 0.25 mark deducted for every incorrect answer |
Language of the Paper | English, Odia | English | English | English |
The exam pattern for the OSSSC Group C posts along with the distribution of marks is shown in the table below:
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
---|---|---|
Arithmetic | 40 | 40 |
General Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
English | 40 | 40 |
Odia | 20 | 20 |
Computer | 40 | 40 |
The eligibility criteria for different posts are provided in the official notification of the OSSSC Recruitment Exam 2022. If a notification for a particular post is not yet released, candidates can always refer to the previous year’s eligibility criteria and plan accordingly.
The eligibility criteria for the different posts for which OSSSC Recruitment Exam 2022 is conducted are discussed below:
The table below illustrates the age limits prescribed for the various OSSSC Group C posts:
Post Name | Age Limit (As of 1/1/2022) |
---|---|
Statistical Field Surveyor | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Assistant Revenue Inspector | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Amin | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Forest Guards | Lower Age Limit - 18 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Excise Constable | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
For a candidate to be eligible for a certain OSSSC Group C post, he/she must have the below mentioned educational qualification.
Post Name | Minimum Educational Qualification |
---|---|
Statistical Field Surveyor | Must have completed Higher Secondary Education (10+2) from a recognized board or equivalent |
Assistant Revenue Inspector | Must have completed Higher Secondary Education (10+2) from a recognized board or a Diploma in Engineering from an institution under State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training, Odisha which is affiliated to AICTE along with knowledge of computers |
Amin | Must have completed Higher Secondary Education (10+2) from a recognized board or a Diploma in Engineering from an institution under the State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training, Odisha which is affiliated to AICTE with knowledge of computers |
Forest Guards | Must have completed HSCE (10+) from a recognized board or equivalent |
Excise Constable | Must have completed Matriculation or HSC or Equivalent |
The eligibility criteria for the posts of Nursing Officer, Pharmacist, and Radiographer are mentioned in the table below:
Post Name | Eligibility Criteria | Minimum Requirement |
---|---|---|
Nursing Officer | Age Limit (As of 9/5/2022) | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 38 years |
Educational Qualifications |
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Nationality | Indian | |
Pharmacist | Age Limit (As of 01/01/2022) | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 38 years |
Educational Qualifications |
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Nationality | Indian | |
Radiographer | Age Limit | Lower Age Limit - 21 years Upper Age Limit - 32 years |
Educational Qualifications |
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Nationality | Indian | |
Experience |
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The table below consolidates the exam pattern of the OSSSC Recruitment exam for different posts.
Post Name | Group C posts | Nursing Officer | Pharmacist | Radiographer |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mode of Exam | Offline | Offline | Offline | Offline |
Number of sections | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Name of Sections | Arithmetic, General Knowledge, English, Odia, Computer | GNM/ BSc. Nursing Course Questions, Questions related to practical skills, Arithmetic (HSC Standard), English (HSC Standard) | Relevant Subject, Questions based on Practical Skills, Arithmetic, English | Questions based on the syllabus of the Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology, Questions on Practical Expertise, Arithmetic (HSC Standard), English (HSC Standard) |
Exam Duration | 3 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours |
Maximum Number of Questions | 180 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Type of Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions |
Maximum Marks | 180 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark for every correct answer 0.5 mark deducted for every incorrect answer | 1 mark for every correct answer 0.25 mark deducted for every incorrect answer | 1 mark for every correct answer 0.25 mark deducted for every incorrect answer | 1 mark for every correct answer 0.25 mark deducted for every incorrect answer |
Language of the Paper | English, Odia | English | English | English |
The exam pattern for the OSSSC Group C posts along with the distribution of marks is shown in the table below:
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
---|---|---|
Arithmetic | 40 | 40 |
General Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
English | 40 | 40 |
Odia | 20 | 20 |
Computer | 40 | 40 |
It is very crucial to have a clear understanding of the exam syllabus for effective exam preparation. Candidates are advised to stay well aware of the exam syllabus before starting their exam preparation. Mentioned in the tables below is the post-wise exam syllabus for OSSSC recruitment exams.
Syllabus for OSSSC Recruitment Exam 2022 for Group C Posts (Statistical Field Surveyor, Assistant Revenue Inspector, Forest Guard, Amin, and Excise Constable)
Subject | Topics |
---|---|
Arithmetic |
|
General Knowledge |
|
English |
|
Odia |
|
Computer |
|
Subject | Topic |
---|---|
Arithmetic (HSC Standard) |
|
English (HSC Standard) |
|
GNM/BSc. Nursing | Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology
Fundamentals of Nursing
Sociology
Psychology
Personal Hygiene
First Aid
Communicable Diseases
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Surgical Nursing - I
Oncology/Skin
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing
Community Health Nursing - II
Pediatric Nursing
Computer Education
|
Subject | Topics |
---|---|
Diploma in Pharmacy |
|
Arithmetic (HSC Standard) |
|
English (HSC Standard) |
|
Subject | Topic |
---|---|
Medical Radiation Technology |
|
Arithmetic |
|
English |
|